large cent mis strike??

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I went back to this 1700s church today in Philadelphia that ive hunted for a while. .Found lots of early coppers and large cents there..Anyway I dug this coin today it has me stumped..One side of the coin is thick like the early large cents and the other is thin..The thing that I like is the strike on one cent is upside down and backwards. ..Could this be a early mistake? ? Any help would be great. .Thanks George. .
 

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huntsman53

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George and I discussed this coin and I was sorry to inform him that it was a man-made Error/Fantansy coin. It appears that the maker used an early British "Large" Cartwheel One Penny as the subject coin and pressed the Obverse and Reverse images/details/lettering of another early U.S. Large Cent into the coin using either in a vice or by hammering. While not a true Error coin, it is a good conversation piece and might fetch $30 or more from the right person.

Thanks George for calling me and sharing with us here on Tnnet! Keep it up, that 1793 Chain or Strawberry Large Cent is just around the corner for you.


Frank
 

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